A Blessing in Disguise Ch. 7

Fox moved away from Theresa as quickly as he could. Even though she was his best friend and he had always let her see the real him, this was different. The feelings were too real, too raw for anyone to witness. Although it happened several years ago when Fox was too young and naïve, it seemed like it was only yesterday that his entire life fell apart. His one true love, or at least he thought so at the time, betrayed him and he was never the same. He has yet let another woman into his life, except for Theresa. He just moved from one woman to the next. It was a game to him, nothing serious. This way he wouldn't get hurt. This is how he got his horrible nickname. He became THE deviously sly womanizer. Plus he was able to charm his way to get what he wanted and to get out of trouble, even in the tightest situations. He'll remain unattached, which was fine by him. Of course he longed to find someone who will be his other half, but he couldn't risk it. He didn't want to give his heart away again. It was too fragile and a large peace of it was taken away when his ex-girlfriend betrayed him.

Fox took another shot. He was trying to drown his sorrows, but to no avail. It only made him feel worse. Looking at his watch, he noticed that it was three hours since he last saw Theresa. He hoped she wasn't waiting up for him. He already felt bad enough that he shut her out. 'Theresa, I hope you understand that it's not you I'm pushing away, but my memory...or at least I'm trying to.' He never cared so much about someone as he did toward his best friend. She always suck by him. Accepted him for who he was. She accepted all of him, the good and the bad. He didn't know how she did it, but she was able to see through his stone-hard facade he put up. She even sent him the lovely cards and presents, and pretended that it was Ivy who sent them. She cared enough about people to try to make them feel loved.

A smile slowly crept to his face as he remembered the first time he formally introduced himself to her. He slipped into the bed right next to her. The look on her face was priceless. Ever since that encounter, there relationship has grown closer. It's funny how he thought she was going to be another passing woman in his life. After all, he did have the hots for her. But he's glad that Theresa remained a constant in his life. He couldn't image living without her.

Fox slowly got up and was stumbling out of the bar, determined to talk to Theresa.